Social media post on medical emergency prompts government action
Concerns regarding Telangana's public healthcare system were raised after a social activist shared his family's medical emergency experience. The Health Minister announced disciplinary actions following allegations of ambulance delays and overcrowding at hospitals. An inquiry has been initiated to address the reported deficiencies in patient care.
- ▪A social activist reported a 40-minute delay for an ambulance during a family medical emergency.
- ▪The Health Minister announced the suspension of the ambulance driver for negligence.
- ▪Notices were issued to contractors at Gandhi Hospital regarding overcrowding and lack of resources.
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Concerns over Telangana’s public healthcare system surfaced on Thursday after social activist Robin Zaccheus detailed his family’s experience during a medical emergency, prompting a response from Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha, who announced disciplinary action and an inquiry.In a post on X, Mr. Zaccheus alleged that it took nearly 40 minutes for a 108 ambulance to reach his residence in Malkajgiri after a senior member of his family suffered a stroke. He further claimed that after the patient was shifted to the District Medical Hospital in Malkajgiri, doctors there referred the patient to Gandhi Hospital.
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